Blue Jays fall in 14th after Martin’s clutch blast

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HOUSTON — In a game featuring 40 strikeouts, 12 hits and 14 innings, offense was in short supply Monday night at Minute Maid Park, but the Astros found just enough to eke out a 2-1 win.

Carlos Correa hit an RBI double off Scott Feldman, who was traded from Houston to Toronto earlier in the day, to score Jose Altuve and secure an Astros win to open a four-game series.

Both starters put together strong outings. Toronto’s Marcus Stroman went seven innings, allowing only three hits and a home run while striking out a career-high 13 batters, while Houston’s Doug Fister didn’t allow a run in six innings and struck out a season-high eight.

Altuve’s sixth-inning solo shot appeared to be the game-winner until All-Star closer Will Harris blew his second save opportunity in three …

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